Feb. 6, 2007
David Mould/Allard Beutel
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1898/4769
Eileen Hawley/James Rostohar
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
RELEASE: 07-23
STATEMENT REGARDING THE STATUS OF LISA NOWAK
The following is a statement from Michael Coats, director of NASA's
Johnson Space Center in Houston, regarding the status of astronaut
Lisa Nowak.
"We are deeply saddened by this tragic event. The charges against Lisa
Nowak are serious ones that must be decided by the judicial system.
She is officially on 30-day leave and has been removed from flight
status and all mission-related activities. We will continue to
monitor developments in the case."
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